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BoyPronounced English /ˈwɪl.sən/; Spanish /ˈwil.son/English language family

Wilson

A name meaning "son of William".

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Wilson is a boy name meaning "son of William".

Pronunciation: English /ˈwɪl.sən/; Spanish /ˈwil.son/.

GenderBoy
Meaningson of William
PronunciationEnglish /ˈwɪl.sən/; Spanish /ˈwil.son/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

From an English surname meaning "son of William ". The surname was borne by Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924), the American president during World War I.

Notes and context

Usage: english, spanish, portuguese